Research Triangle Raptors (Research Triangle Park, NC) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host East Wake Academy Eagles (Zebulon, NC), 45-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Research Triangle upgrades its record to 9-12 on the season. The Raptors travel to NCSSM: Durham (Durham, NC) to clash with the Unicorns in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 21. The Unicorns go into the bout with a record of 11-11. NCSSM: Durham lost 64-39 in their recent league bout against Franklin Academy (Wake Forest, NC)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Falls Lake Firebirds (Creedmoor, NC) in a 1A/2A Super Six bout, on Thursday, February 22. East Wake Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 13-13 season record. The Firebirds go into the bout with a 11-19 record after their 62-49 non-league loss to Raleigh Charter (Raleigh, NC).